The Veteran's claim for PTSD with depressive disorder was denied in August 2007, and the effective date of service connection is set at February 7, 2014.,The Veteran's claim for cervical strain was denied in August 2007, and the effective date of service connection is set at August 12, 2014.,The Veteran's claim for radiculopathy of the left upper extremity associated with cervical strain was denied in August 2007, and the effective date of secondary service connection is set at August 12, 2014.
The deciding factor: No new or material evidence was submitted within one year of the prior denial to reopen the claims.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Cervical strain, Radiculopathy of the left upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 5, 2019
- Citation
- 19183707
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD due to an inadequate medical opinion.
- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of February 21, 2007, for the award of service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder with anxious distress.
- Granted
The Board granted a rating of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI), as the Veteran's symptoms most nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
- Granted
The Board granted a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD and a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.